Panathinaikos Stars Injured Ahead of Maccabi Tel Aviv Clash
Panathinaikos's star player, Nigel Hayes-Davis, has suffered a broken hand during a team practice, adding to the team's injury woes. The injury occurred on Tuesday and was diagnosed as a fracture in the metacarpal bone. Hayes-Davis is expected to be sidelined for approximately six weeks, with a potential return in mid to late October.
This setback comes shortly after another key player, Kendrick Nunn, sustained an injury that is also expected to keep him out until mid-October. The absence of both Hayes-Davis and Nunn will significantly impact Panathinaikos's roster as they prepare for the upcoming EuroLeague season.
Israeli basketball club Maccabi Tel Aviv is set to benefit from these injuries, as they are scheduled to face Panathinaikos on October 2nd in the second round of the EuroLeague season. Hapoel Tel Aviv may also face the Greek team without these two prominent players when they play in Greece on October 16th.
Despite these significant absences, Panathinaikos coach Zeljko Obradovic still commands a strong roster, featuring players such as Sylvain Francisco, Kostas Sloukas, and Mathias Lessort.
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